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trace in Portuguese

trace in Portuguese is vestígio, rasto, rastro — trace means a small mark, sign, or amount left behind that shows something existed or happened.

trace in Portuguese

vestígio
noun
A mark left as a sign of passage of a person or animal.
rasto
noun
A mark left as a sign of passage of a person or animal.
rastro
noun
A mark left as a sign of passage of a person or animal.
traço
noun
(mathematics) The sum of the diagonal elements of a square matrix.
rastrear
verb
traçar
verb
(transitive) To draw or sketch lightly or with care.

What does "trace" mean?

  1. noun A small mark, sign, or amount left behind that shows something existed or happened.
    "Investigators found traces of blood at the scene."
  2. noun A very small quantity of something.
    "The soup had just a trace of chilli."
  3. verb To find the origin or path of something by following evidence.
    "Detectives traced the call to an address downtown."
  4. verb To copy a drawing by following its lines through thin, see-through paper.
    "The kids traced the outline of the map for their project."

trace in a sentence

  • Investigators found traces of blood at the scene.
  • The old road had almost vanished, leaving only a trace through the grass.
  • The soup had just a trace of chilli.
  • Detectives traced the call to an address downtown.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "trace" in Portuguese?

"trace" in Portuguese is vestígio, rasto, rastro. trace means: A small mark, sign, or amount left behind that shows something existed or happened.

How do you use "trace" in a sentence?

Example: "Investigators found traces of blood at the scene." In Portuguese, "trace" is vestígio, rasto, rastro.

Are there other ways to say "trace" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "trace": vestígio, rasto, rastro, traço, rastrear, traçar.

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